Rafting trips down the colorado river require permits, the appropriate gear and experienced guides. From the river to juno ruin, youll cover a distance of seven or eight miles, gain 1,700feet in elevation, make about a hundred creek crossings and an equal number of boulder. Its just, we prefer to see the grand canyon another way. On our 5day cataract canyon trips, we offer an option of a motorpowered rafting trip or a hybrid experience that includes 18ft oarpowered raft or upon request a 14 foot paddle raft, along with a motorized raft. Narrated by robert redford and featuring songs and music by dave matthews band. Beneath the majestic walls of the grand canyon, a team of explorers is about to set out on an exhilarating river rafting adventure to bring attention the most pressing environmental story of our. Near grand canyon village on the south rim, the canyon measures 1 mile deep, and 10 miles across offering a great challenge for visitors hiking the grand canyon. It was directed by highly prolific documentary filmmaker and 2time oscar nominee greg macgillivray. This was my first solo, multiday trip in grand canyon and also my first time flirting with the canyons notoriously hot summer weather. River at risk conveys the message of water conservation using the backdrop of the the iconic grand canyon. River at risk is a 2008 american documentary film directed by greg macgillivray and narrated by robert redford. River at risk 3d combines exhilarating river rafting action on. The antelope canyon with rafting adventure is the number 1 tour in northern arizona that combines 3 tours into one for you.
Drove to the grand canyon airport ready for our grand canyon river adventure. In 1869, a onearmed major john wesley powell set out to map the grand canyon. Wilderness river adventures grand canyon, glen canyon. Following a riverrafting trip down the colorado river, grand canyon adventure. Experience an exhilarating raft ride down the colorado river with a team of explorers including renowned river advocate robert f. Youll have to complete your refund and exchange before the posted showtime indicated on your ticket. Wilderness river adventures, managed by aramark, is an authorized concessioner of the national park service, grand canyon national park, canyonlands national park and glen canyon national recreation area. The hike up lava can easily occupy a full day in grand canyon, especially if you stop to explore some of the interesting sights along the way. Imax grand canyon adventure river at risk 2008 720p bluray x264 dtswiki publichd. River at risk combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river with and the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planet, one that is running out of clean, fresh water. Beneath the majestic walls of the grand canyon, a team of explorers is about to set out on an exhilarating riverrafting adventure to bring attention the most pressing environmental story of our. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the.
Grand canyon rafting and hiking tours hydros adventures. River at risk paradoxically, the beauty and splendor of the grand canyon, so impressively showcased by imax maestro greg macgillivray in his first 3d venture, almost. River at risk 3d combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas. The motorized raft will assist with gear and then, at times, while traveling the first 50 miles of smooth water, be utilized for getting to the campsite that will be your home for. The weather forcast called for highs in the mid90s and lows in the upper50s along the river. Come and experience your torrent treasure chest right here. River at risk 2008 out of 4 robert redford narrates this warning flick that explains that the colorado river might soon be a thing of the path due to several things including global warming. Set against the immense backdrop of the majestic grand canyon, grand canyon adventure will take imax theatre audiences on an exhilarating riverrafting adventure down the colorado river in the company of a team of explorers who are committed to bringing. River at risk combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river with the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planetone that is running out of clean, fresh water taking audiences on this illuminating rafting trip are two environmental heroes. The movies subtitle points up its actual theme, as we are treated to a stream of gentle, wellintended, but insistent hectoring about the plight of the mighty river and the need for water conservation. You will fly over grand canyon, then take a 4 wheel drive vehicle to world famous antelope canyon, and then. It is an all day tour of the grand canyon by boat, plane, and bus. Private river trip planning resources grand canyon. The first 3d film from macgillivray freeman films, grand canyon explores the many ways humanity has changed the face of the colorado mostly for the worse and our responsibility.
Best cinematography of the year 2008 giant screen cinema association achievement awards also. River at risk id a 44minute documentary short from 2008, so this one will have its 10th anniversary next year. Grand canyon adventure features stories and pictures of day hike and backpack trips in grand canyon. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our timethe worlds growing shortage of fresh water. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our time the worlds growing shortage of fresh water. River at risk follows the great colorado river as it. River at risk is a lush look at a journey that few people will ever experience except vic. Be the first player to collect photos from eight grand canyon destinations in this exciting game of strategy, luck, and adventure. Swimming across the colorado river was not part of the plan. River at risk 2008 robert redford narrates this environmentally conscious documentary, which offers a rafting tour of the majestic grand canyon. This movie explores the spiritual, artistic and lifesustaining powers of water as it brings awareness to global water issues. Combining science and adventure with some of giant screen cinemas most compelling imagery and locations, grand canyon adventure delivers a message of.
River at risk follows the great colorado river as it reveals the most pressing environmental story of our time. Yet, there i was in the middle of the river and too damned far from either shore. From the makers of everest comes a powerful and cautionary film about the threat to one of americas most iconic landscapes. Provide alternate content for browsers that do not support scripting or for those that have scripting. Use your gear and test your fate as you learn more about the grand canyon as you play. A documentary about a 15day riverrafting trip on the colorado river aimed at highlighting water conservation issues.
Kennedy jr journey down the colorado river on a twoweek expedition to highlight water conservation issues. You may exchange or request a refund for your entire order, less the convenience fee, through fandango up until the posted showtime. My permit was for one night at hermit creek, one night at granite rapids and one night at horn creek. A documentary about a 15day riverrafting trip on the colorado river. If youre planning a trip to the canyon or looking for an armchair adventure, put one of these classic grand canyon books on your mustread list. The title of this awardwinning movie is a bit misleading because even if there are environmental aspects. Theres only one way to see the grand canyon in all of its glory, and its not by standing along its rim and peering down. From the makers of everest comes a powerful and cautionary film about the threat to one of americas. Well refund your credit card or we can credit your fandango account to use for another movie. First on the agenda was a 1 hour flight over the grand canyon, marble canyon, glen canyon and lake powell on the way to page airport. With tara davis, wade davis, flo di re, steve fisher. At least, i was in better shape than dennis fosters inflatable kayak.
River at risk 2008 0 0312 2008 us adventure, documentary 45m user score. Roll the dice to advance on the river and trails, racing your family and friends. Not only will you see grand canyon, marble canyon, and glen canyonbut you also hike through antelope canyon. Although muddled at times from its crosspurpose agendas of trumpeting conservation and establishing a story arc that never quite congeals, grand canyon adventure. Grand canyon adventure features stories and pictures of my trips in grand canyon. Does anyone have advice or has anyone done the canyon river adventure. The main tool in the formation of this grand canyon is the colorado river, which is used to measure the grand canyons length of 277 miles, great news fro grand canyon rafting enthusiasts.
River at risk combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river with and the grandeur of the grand canyon to tell an engaging story of how ordinary people can make a difference for our parched planetone that is running out of clean, fresh water taking audiences on this illuminating rafting trip are two. Advantage grand canyon adventure rafting is an aggregate working to match adventurers with 16 outfitters licensed by the national park service. Canyon river adventure grand canyon national park forum. It was released to imax 3d theaters in 2008 anthropologist wade davis and river advocate robert f. This documentary combines exhilarating riverrafting action on americas most iconic river, family fun and the grandeur of the grand canyon to.